Former Lakers and Clippers forward Lamar Odom was charged Friday for driving under the influence, according to the Los Angeles City Attorney’s office.

Odom, who is currently a free agent, was arrested Aug. 30 in Studio City after he was seen moving erratically on the 101 Freeway in Sherman Oaks, according to the California Highway Patrol.

Odom, 33, was driving well under the speed limit at just 50 mph in a 65 mph zone before he was pulled over at 3:25 a.m, CHP spokesman Officer Leland Tang said. Odom allegedly failed to stop his white Mercedes SUV when officers tried to stop him near the Sepulveda Boulevard exit and didn’t stop until a few exits later, finally exiting the freeway at Coldwater Canyon Avenue.

Odom’s arraignment is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. Sept. 27 at Van Nuys Superior Court. Odom, who won two NBA championships with the Lakers and is a former Sixth Man of the Year, hired former O.J. Simpson defense attorney Robert Shapiro to represent him.

Odom also failed several field sobriety tests and refused to take a blood test or breathalyzer when he was booked at the Van Nuys jail just after 5 a.m. To have a California’s driver’s driver’s license, drivers are subject to breath, blood or urine tests if they are arrested on suspicion of DUI of drugs or alcohol. According to the California Department of Motor Vehicles, a driver isn’t allowed to consult a lawyer beforehand.

If Odom signs with an NBA team, he will be required to submit to a mandatory evaluation by the director of the NBA’s anti-drug program if he’s convicted for driving under the influence, according to terms of the league’s collective bargaining agreement. It remains to be seen, however, if he will be given that chance.

Odom had talks with the Lakers and Clippers this summer about joining their respective teams, according to league sources. But the Lakers’ interest in Odom waned before his arrest and reports about his apparent drug addiction. The Clippers’ interest declined amid reports about his drug abuse and instead signed former Lakers forward Antawn Jamison.